How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in Richmond?
$59,560a year
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $28.63 an hour or $4,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.63
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 203
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,770Median: $59,560Highest 10%: $77,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| 25th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| Median | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| 75th | $69,500 | $33.41 | |
| 90th | $77,750 | $37.38 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.
| Washington, DC | $66,790 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $60,440 |
| Roanoke, VA | $60,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $28.63 ($59,560 a year).
Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $59,560 against $60,070 nationally, 1% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $60,790, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?
103 of 203 metro areas with data.
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,750 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.